October Half Term 2027 UK
The provisional and statutory October half term for the 2027/2028 academic year across England and Wales predominantly runs from Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027. Pupils finish classes on Friday 22 October and return on Monday 1 November 2027.
Regional Splits & Council Exceptions
While over 85% of English councils mandate the standard last-week-of-October break, Scottish local authorities observe their autumn mid-term (traditionally known as the Tattie Holidays) earlier across mid-October (typically 11–22 October 2027 for a full 2-week break).
Documented Authority Variations:
Scottish autumn mid-term break runs for two full weeks (Tattie Holidays) across mid-October.
Traditionally operates an alternative earlier autumn half term.
Family Holiday Pricing & Travel Strategy
Flight prices and UK cottage rentals surge by 70–110% during the late October week. Families in Scotland or academy trusts with early 2-week breaks can take advantage of cheaper travel windows.
Check neighbouring local authorities in our Council Comparator to verify if adjacent counties share your school break dates.
Avoid Absence Fines
Planning to take a few extra days off around October Half Term 2027? Calculate statutory liabilities under the DfE £80/£160 framework.
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Check whether your children’s schools in neighbouring boroughs take different weeks for October Half Term 2027.
Compare Councils Side-by-SideCommunity and voluntary-controlled schools follow Local Authority published dates. Academies, voluntary-aided schools, and free schools possess statutory autonomy to set individual dates and INSET training days.
Local Authority Breakdown for October Half Term 2027
Review dates across key UK local education authorities. Click any council to view full term dates, INSET days, and 1-click `.ics` calendar sync:
| Council | Nation & Region | Break Schedule | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Birmingham City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Walsall Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Warwickshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Worcestershire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Staffordshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Shropshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Herefordshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Barnet | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Camden | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hackney | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Islington | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lambeth | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lewisham | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Southwark | england (London) | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is October half term 2027 in the UK?
For the majority of UK maintained schools, October half term 2027 starts on Monday 25 October and finishes on Friday 29 October 2027. Children return to classrooms on Monday 1 November 2027.
What are the Scottish Tattie Holidays in 2027?
In Scotland, the October school break is historically known as the Tattie Holidays (potato harvest). Scottish schools take up to two weeks off in mid-October, usually starting a week or two earlier than England and Wales.
Can you be fined for taking a holiday during October half term 2027?
Absence taken within official council holiday dates is never subject to fines. However, unauthorised leave taken during term time before or after half term triggers the statutory DfE £80 penalty notice.